Ceiling paper hanger



Sept. 5, 19 50 c. L.IBROCKMANN CEILING PAPER HANGER Filed June 15, 1946 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 FIG. I

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Sept. 5, 1950 C. L. BROCKMANN CEILING PAPER HANGER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2' Filed June 13, 1946 Inventor ,v Gil-T0 L. aaxmmv atented Sept. '5, 7

2,521,501 CEILING PAPER IBANGERI 1 H H Clifton L. Brockmanmfioquille, Oreg.

' A Application June 13, 194s,'s ria1'N 76,421

This invention relates to a ceiling paper hanger or device especially adapted for .use by amateur paper hangers for hanging ceiling paper, and comprises a'novel devic to which the paper is applied after being pasted and the ends folded over, forsupporting thepaper in the direct line in which the same is to be pasted or applied to the ceiling,and for greatly facilitating the hang- 8 Claims. (01. 21 6-7) 1 ing of the paper bysimply moving the device along the ceiling to cause the paper to unfold and be pressed thereagainst, so to be applied and adher thereto. I

' Another objectofthe invention is to provide a ceiling paper hanger in the form of "a frame having means for connecting one end of the folded paper after being pasted, thereto, constituting the starting point by which the end of the paper is applied to the ceiling in hanging the same, and a brush or pressure device at the opposite end 'to smooth the paper and press the same against the ceiling, so as to cause the samejrto be smoothly applied in a straight line, whrrbyrthe strip of paper will be applied along one edge of. a ceiling and the next adjacent strip in line with the opposite'edges of the previously applied strips.

Another object of the invention is to provide a I ceiling paper hanger which is of very simple construction, light in weight and which will greatly facilitate the hanging of paper on a ceiling, without previous experience, quickly and properly.

Other objects and advantages reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ceiling paper hanger constructed inaccordance with the present invention. a

Figure 2 is a plan view of another form of ceiling paper hanger partly broken away and in section.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional View taken on the line 3- 3 of Figure 2 Figure 4 is a side elevationof the device shown in'Figure 2. 1

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on theline Figure 6 is a sectional view of the device shown Figure 1, showing the method of applying or hanging the ceiling paper by means thereof, and

2 ,Referringto 'the'drawings in detail, in which like reference characters designate correspondi pa ts throughout the several views, the ceiling paper hanger is shown as comprising a frame generally of rectangular form, having longitudi nal parallel side members In, shown in Figure 1 as of circular cross-section, such as one inch round stock wood or the like, although any other suitable material may be'employed. The forward ends of the side members are connected by a pressure applying member ll constituting a smoothing member or block for the paper running tranversely, and connected to the forward extremities of the side members it, and may be provided -with a brush I2 extending around part of the circumference or upper side thereof, the member It being shown as circular and suitably joined at its ends to the forward ends of the side members l0. At'the rear, the, rear ends of the sid'member's Ill are connected by a rear trans: verse'connecting member or end member l3 also formed in circular cross-section and of the same stock material or otherwise, as the members II). The rear transverse connecting cross member I3,

is shown provided on its lower surface with a plurality of curved pins or nails l4, preferably four in number equidistantly spaced apart, near but'slightly spaced from the ends thereof, and at intermediate points on either side of the center and projecting downwardlyfin curved radial formation inwardly for a purpose to be hereinafter explained.

Lying centrally and longitudinally between the end members II and i3, is a longitudinal inter-' mediate member l5, parallel to the side members Ill and which has its ends connected to the ends of the members H and I3 as shown, by

means of suitable sockets, glued or otherwise fastened thereto rigidly. This member l5 forms the handle of'the device, in use.

Inthe use of the device, as shown in Figure f the drawings, the strip of paper to be hung is pasted in the usualway upon the reverse side, and the ends foldedover so that the frame of the hanger is spaced upon one end portion about a half inch from the end edge thereof, which end is folded'over the rear cross member l3 and hooked over tliebent pins or nails I4 constitut- .ing retaining or anchoring means for the end of the paper'thereto. The device is then reversed in'position and with a suitable scaffolding or support upon which theoperator may reach the ceiling, and with'the paper upon the top of the frame in the folded condition as explained, the

'end'whic'h is anchored to the cross member i3 is placed up against the end of the ceiling and pressed against the same to adhere thereto, and pressed by a brush or the hands between the member or end I3 and felt member or brush I2 to stick or adhere to the ceiling and to line up one longitudinal side edge of the paper with or along one side edge of the ceiling or vertical wall of a room and by disengaging, tearing or pulling the pins I4 loose from the paper with a slight pull of the frame along the ceiling and downwardly, the paper will pull free of the pins, the device is advanced across the ceiling to carry the depending portion of the strip therewith or merely smoothed out and pressed against the ceiling with a brush, so as to cause the paper to adhere to the ceiling at the pasted side of the paper. In doing this, the frame of the hanger is grasped by the longitudinal handle forming member I5 and the weight of the paper,

will draw itself tight over the frame suspended from the pressure strip, block or smoothing member H, havin a curved pressure surface with a soft covering of felt or cloth if desired, or provided with the brush I2 over which the unpasted side of the paper extends so as to hang downwardly therefrom into the room as shown in Figure 6. With the end I3 against the wall line edge of the paper and against the ceiling, or along the edge of a previous strip, the frame is held firmly against the paper at the ceiling and after disengagement, tearing loose or lifting off of the pins It at and from the adjacent end A of the paper, runs smoothly so that the pressure member or smoothing block or brush at the opposite end is also applied'against the ceiling with proper pressure, gripping the end II if desired, in connection with the gripping of the portion I5 or I5 with the other hand. Of course, it is necessary to disengage the pins I4 from the anchored end of the paper A and lower or swing the end'l3 downwardly in 'order to move the frame and smoothing bar or brush I2, 20 or 26 firmly pressing the same against the ceiling so as to smoothly press or brush the paper against the ceiling for a distance of about two feet. Continued advancement of the bar or brush against the paper to cause the same to be pressed against the ceiling will cause the paper to unfold as it is applied, until the entire strip of paper has been stretchedacross and applied to the ceiling to'the other end. in the drawings, in Figure 6, the anchored end is in,-

dicated at A, attached to the curved pins or nails I4 and end A, is freed therefrom as soon as the adjacent end is caused to adhere to the surface of the ceiling and the adjacent vertical wall portion B, the ceiling being designated at C. The paper D then extends over' the frame and the pressure applying end, brush or bar with the soft covering of clothor felt, or the brush I2 as described, so that the folded opposite end of the paper is suspended therefrom, the fold being designated at E, with the adjacent end adhered thereto in the folded condition as indicated at F. By this means, the paper may be hung on the ceiling by an amateur quickly and accurately, to provide a smooth papering job.

In the form of the invention shown in Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5, the frame is of the same identical rectangular form, except that the sides are made of fiat strips, as indicated at IS, fastened to the end member I3 as indicated at I! by means of screws or other fastening means applied outside of the ends of the rear cross member I3.

The central member I5 corresponds to the member I5 and is connected to an additional cross member I8 spaced rearwardly from the forward ends of the side strip members I6 of the frame and to which the forward end of the central handle-bar I5 is anchored as previously described in connection with the cenral handlebar I5. The strips I6 at the sides are also attached to the ends of the cross member I8, in the same manner as they are connected to the end member I3 and as-indicated at H.

The forward extremities ofthe sides I6 beyond the cross members I8, and indicated at I9, are

arranged to carry a pressure bar or smoothing member, which may be in the form of a roller or other soft member, or brush 20, having journal ends 2| rotatably mounted in the end portions of the extensions I9, so as to turn When in use for applying the paper to the ceiling and hanging the same. This device is used in the same manner as the device shown in Figures 1 and 6 of the drawings.

In Figure 7 of the drawings, the brushor other soft felt or cloth pressure and smoothing member at the front, is shown comprisin a strip or bar 22 having a convex edge 23 provided with the soft covering, which may consist of a felt strip 24, the width of which substantially extends around 180 degrees of the surface or circumference thereof. However, with either form of the device, the central longitudinal member forms a handle, while the member, I8. not only forms a brace, but will also form as a handle at the front end of the frame, in lieu of the members I I or 22, either of which may be provided with a suitable hand-grip for the purpose, in order to facilitate application of the paper in hanging the same against the ceiling. The device is of very simple construction and can be economically produced in quantities, in addition to being extremely light and easily handled by an amateur for efficiently and properly applying or hanging paper to a ceiling as described.

.While in the foregoing there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of this invention it is to be understood that minor bers spaced along the same for attachingvone end of a pasted strip of paper in folded position there.-

to to extend over the same in applying the'same to a ceiling with the frame substantially parallel to the ceiling surface and the otherend of the paper extending over the opposite end of the frame, said latter end having a soft surface for smoothing and pressing the paper against the ceiling by detaching the opposite end of the frame from the paper and moving the frame along the ceiling and paper in an upward pressure.

2. A ceiling paper hanger comprising a rectangular frame having a handle member running longitudinally and centrally thereof, a cross member at one end, a plurality of downwardly and inwardly curving pins carried by said cross member adapted for anchoring one end of a strip of pasted and folded paper to be hung thereover to be piercedby said pins, so that the paper extends over the top of the frame, and a cross bar at the t opposite end of the frame having a soft covering thereon over which the other folded end of the "pressed against the ceiling after detaching the opposite end of the paper from the pins.

y 3. A ceiling paper hanger 'comprising" rec;- tangular framehaving' a handle-member running I longitudinally and centrally thereof, a cross mem- I '10 crossfmernber, having the soft surface being in' brush rotatably mounted: at said her at one end, a plurality of downwardlyi and inwardly curving pins carried by said cross member adapted for anchoring one end of a strip of pasted and folded paperto-be hung thereover pasted and folded paperto be hung thereover to be pierced by'said pins, so that the paper extends H over the'top of the frame, and a cross barat the opposite end of the frame having a soft covering thereon over which the other folded end of the strip of paper to be hung extends to be moved] along the paper'at' the undersurface thereof for to be pierced bysaid pins, so thatithe'paper,

extends over the top ofqthe frame,-*and, a cross bar at the o-ppposite end of the frame "having "a softcovering thereon over which the'other' folded H end of the stripof paper to be hungextends'to be.

moved along the paper at the undersurfaoe there of for applying pressure and smoothing the paper as pressed against the ceiling after detaching the opposite end of the paper from the pina'saidcross member h'aving'the soft surface'being-inthefor'm of stiff bristles to form a brush. 4. A ceiling paper hanger comprising a rectangular frame. having "a' handle member running longitudinally and centrally thereof, across mem- 5 ber'atv one end, a plurality of downwardly and inwardly curving pins carried by saidcrossmember adapted for anchoring one end of 'astrip of, pasted and folded paper tozbe hung thereover to be-piercediby said pins, so that the paper extends over the top of the frame, and a cross bar at the opposite end of the frame having a soft covering thereon over which theother folded end of the strip of paper to be hung extends to bemoved v along the paper at the undersurface thereof for I applying pressure and smoothing theipape'rfias pressedagainst the ceiling after detaching the, opposite end of the paper from the pins, said fcross member having the soft surface being inthe form of a brush of curved formation extending upthe direction of wardly in the direction opposite to extension of thepins.

5. A ceiling paper hanger comprising a rectane applying pressure and smoothing the paper as pressed/against the ceiling after detaching the opposite end of the paper from the pins, said the form of a end.

one end, paper anchoring and piercing means member at the other end. comprising a relatively smooth pressure applying and smoothing bar;

27. "A ceiling paper hanger comprisinga frame havingparallel' side members, a cross member at one end, paperanchoring and piercing means ex-' tending downwardly and'inwardly of said end, a 1 central-longitudinal handle member and a cross ,member'at the other end comprising a pressure applying-member at the top of convex cross-sece tionfor'ming ahand gripping member. v

-.8. .A ceiling paper hanger comprising a frame having. parallel side members, a cross member I at one end, paper anchoring and piercing means extending downwardly and inwardly of said ,end,

, a central longitudinal handle member and across inwardly curving pins carried by said cross meme 'ber' adapted for anchoring one endof astri-p' of v member at the other end'comprising a pressure applyingmember at the top of convex cross-section andv another cross-member connecting the side members and connected tothe forward end ofthe central longitudinal member in spaced relation rearwardly of the forward cross member constituting the cross-member second named. CLIFTON L. BROCKMANN;

,VEEFHERENCES CITED The following'ireferences are of record in the file of this patent: y I UNITED STATES PATENTS Number 1 Tame Date 1. 1,058,185 ,Krondak A ps, 1913 1,s39,134 I Y'I-Iale Aug. 16, 1927 6. A ceiling paper hanger comprising a frame having parallel side members, across member at; 

